NBC Nightly News Season 3 Premiere: January 3rd, 2026

Venezuelan Leader Captured and Happy New Year00:00:39

The broadcast begins by wishing viewers a happy New Year on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. The top story is the capture of a Venezuelan leader, an announcement made by President Donald Trump. More details are available on the NBC News app and NBC.com.

Minnesota Child Care Fraud Report00:01:21

NBC Nightly News reports on an in-depth story from Minnesota. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families found child care facilities involved in recent fraud. Grants are expected to be used for many years to come to address this issue.

First Supermoon and Meteor Showers of the Month00:02:17

The broadcast highlights an upcoming celestial event: the first supermoon and meteor showers of the month will sync up. Meteor showers occur when space rocks collide with Earth's atmosphere, burning up and leaving visible trails.

Daughter of Tommy Lee Jones Pronounced Dead00:03:03

The final headline reports the death of Victoria Jones, daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones. Funeral services will be provided, and thoughts and prayers are extended to the Jones family.

Closing Remarks00:03:30

The newscast concludes with the anchors signing off for Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, wishing viewers a good evening and encouraging them to tune in for the next episode of NBC Nightly News.